Returning to Ham Radio After Years? Start Here!

Back to ham radio after a long break? Discover the key changes to the hobby, from new licensing and power limits to digital modes and SDR technology. We’ll also recommend the best equipment to get you back on the air.

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Running Order:

00:00 - Intro

00:24 - Nostalgia and Continuity

01:00 - Revalidating your call sign

03:20 - New Licensing Structure

07:00 - Classic/New Radio Comparison

19:35 - Antennas

24:18 - SDR Receiver
SDRPlay RSP-1A SDR Receiver (£99.99): https://www.hamradio.co.uk/rsp1a

26:20 - Handhelds

28:20 - Used Equipment
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/used-equip...

30:00 - Budget Entry Point

Xiegu X6100 (Mobile Radio): £559.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/x6100

MyDEL JPC-12 (Antenna and Coax): £190.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-jpc-...

MyDEL MP-30SWIV (Power Supply for Home Operation): £80.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-mp-3...

Total: £829.00

33:00 - Alternative Budget Options:
Xiegu X6200: £799.00 (https://www.hamradio.co.uk/x6200)

MyDEL JPC-12: £190.00

MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00

Total: £1,069.00

Xiegu G90: £399.95 (https://www.hamradio.co.uk/xiegu-g90-...)

MyDEL JPC-12: £190.00

MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00

Total: £669.95

33:55 - Mid-Range Options

Yaesu FT-710 Field (Base and Mobile Radio): £899.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/ft-710-field

RG58 Patch Cable: £19.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/rg58-cable...

MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-mp-3...

49:1 END FED Half Wave Antenna: £49.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/49-1-end-f...

Dipoflex Antenna Wire: £19.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/50m-messi-...

Total: £1,069.96

35:40 - Upper-Mid-Range Option

Kenwood TS-590SG: £1,649.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/ts590

Hustler 5-BTV Antenna: £250.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/hustler-5-...

MyDEL MP-30SWIV: £80.00
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-mp-3...

Ultraflex 7 Patch Lead (PL-259) 10m Patch Cable: £64.99
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/patch-lead...

Total: £2,044.98

39:00 - High-Tier Options

Premium Transceivers:

Icom IC-7610
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/icom-ic-76...

Yaesu FTDX101D/MP
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/catalogsea...

Kenwood TS-890S
https://www.hamradio.co.uk/ts890

41:55 - Summary

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